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| name | | name = Moazzam Jahi Market | ||
| | | image = Hyderabad street corner (6118912024).jpg | ||
| location_town = [[Hyderabad]] | |||
| location_country = [[India]] | |||
| coordinates = {{coord|17.384500|78.475052|display=title,inline}} | |||
| construction_start_date = 1933 | |||
| completion_date = 1935 | |||
| | | architect = [[City Improvement Board]] | ||
| | | cost = 4 lakh rupees<ref name=":0">{{Cite book |last=Khalidi |first=Omar |title=A guide to architecture in Hyderabad, Deccan, India |date=2008 |publisher=Aga Khan Program for Islamic Architecture, MIT Libraries |pages=257 |oclc=233637198}}</ref> | ||
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'''Moazzam Jahi Market''' is a | '''Moazzam Jahi Market''' is a historic market in [[Hyderabad, Telangana]], [[India]]. Built in the twentieth century, it is located at the crossroads of Jam Bagh, [[Begum Bazaar]], and Station Road.<ref name=":0" /> | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
< | The Moazzam Jahi market was constructed in the period 1933-1935,<ref name=":0" /> during the reign of [[Mir Osman Ali Khan]]. It was conceived and implemented by the [[City Improvement Board]] (CIB), which was founded in 1912 by Osman Ali Khan for the development of Hyderabad. This was one of several projects undertaken by the Board as part of an urban renewal.<ref name=":1">{{Citation |last=Naik |first=Anuradha S. |title=Back into the future: The city improvement board of Hyderabad |date=2018-05-01 |work=Cities’ Identity Through Architecture and Arts |pages=221–228 |place=London |publisher=Routledge |doi=10.1201/9781315166551-21 |isbn=978-1-315-16655-1|doi-access=free }}</ref> The market was named after prince [[Moazzam Jah]], second son of Osman Ali Khan and president of the CIB.<ref name=":2">{{Cite book |last=Sohoni |first=Pushkar |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=V7iqEAAAQBAJ |title=Taming the Oriental bazaar : architecture of the market-halls of colonial India. |date=2022 |isbn=978-1-000-78917-1 |location=Abingdon, Oxon |pages=22–23 |oclc=1368338052}}</ref> The intention behind the market was to provide a commercial space in the area between [[Hyderabad Railway Station]] and the [[British Residency, Hyderabad|Residency]].<ref>{{Cite journal |last=Beverley |first=Eric Lewis |date=2013-09-01 |title=Urbanist Expansions: Planner-Technocrats, Patrimonial Ethics and State Development in Hyderabad |url=https://doi.org/10.1080/00856401.2013.821050 |journal=South Asia: Journal of South Asian Studies |volume=36 |issue=3 |pages=388–389 |doi=10.1080/00856401.2013.821050 |s2cid=143797312 |issn=0085-6401|url-access=subscription }}</ref> At the time, the primary market of Hyderabad was still [[Mir Alam Mandi]], located in an older, more congested part of the city.<ref name=":2" /> | ||
The building was intended to function as a fruit market, but in practice sold a variety of other produce and goods as well. In the 1980s, the building's fruit market was shifted to the [[Kothapet fruit market]].<ref name=":2" /><ref>{{Cite web |last=Jain |first=Rupam |date=2011-12-15 |title=Moazzam Jahi market is not just a bazaar - Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/Moazzam-Jahi-market-is-not-just-a-bazaar/articleshow/11107594.cms |access-date=2019-01-28 |website=The Times of India |language=en}}</ref> | |||
==Modern era== | |||
In recent years, Moazzam Jahi Market underwent an extensive heritage restoration to revive its original architectural character. The triangular granite structure, constructed between 1933 and 1935 and spread over 1.77 acres, had suffered from deterioration due to water seepage, rusted beams, and encroachments.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2020-08-15 |title=Moazzam Jahi market gets its glory back, to open today |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/hyderabad/moazzam-jahi-market-gets-its-glory-back-to-open-today/articleshow/77554882.cms? |access-date=2025-11-03 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref> | |||
The restoration work, undertaken by the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) in coordination with the Municipal Administration & Urban Development Department, Telangana (MA&UD) and conservation architects, included replacement of damaged iron beams, removal of non-original paint layers to expose the granite façade, repairs to the clock tower and finials, and installation of storm-water drainage to prevent flooding. [[File:Hyderabad, mozamjahi market 02.jpg|thumb|Moazzam Jahi Market at Night]]A new flag-post was erected in the central courtyard of the market as part of the restoration, adding a visible symbol of civic pride. | |||
Following the restoration, the market was formally reopened to the public on 15 August 2020. | |||
Since reopening, the market again houses its well-known handmade ice-cream shops — ''Famous Ice Cream'', ''Gafoor'', and ''Bilal'' — and continues to function as a retail hub for fruits, vegetables, groceries and local produce. | |||
The flag-post, with the national tricolour hoisted on a tall pole, is now a focal point in the courtyard and contributes to the market’s role as both a commercial venue and a heritage public space. For example, a 100 ft-tall flag-pole was reported during celebrations.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Adnan |first=Minhaj |date=2020-01-27 |title=Tricolour hoisted on 100-feet-tall pole in Moazzam Jahi market |url=https://archive.siasat.com/news/tricolour-hoisted-100-feet-tall-pole-moazzam-jahi-market-1806453/ |access-date=2025-11-03 |website=The Siasat Daily – Archive |language=en-GB}}</ref> | |||
As part of its revival as a heritage precinct, the market has improved pedestrian access, heritage lighting and interpretation panels, and the state government envisions repurposing parts of the courtyard for cultural events, heritage walks and tourism-oriented activities. | |||
Although the market’s primary role evolved over time (for example, the flower market that was once part of it moved elsewhere in 2009), the renewed focus on heritage, public amenity and visual identity including the prominent flag-post underscores Moazzam Jahi Market’s continuing significance in Hyderabad’s urban fabric.<ref>{{Cite web |title= |website=[[International Business Times]] |url=https://www.ibtimes.co.in/hyderabad-moazzam-jahi-market-new-avatar-unveiling-independence-day-826398?}}</ref> | |||
== Architecture == | |||
The Moazzam Jahi Market is constructed primarily from locally quarried granite and arranged around a triangular layout with a central courtyard. Its design features arched corridors, colonnaded verandahs, and a large central dome that dominates the skyline. The building’s stone masonry and restrained ornamentation were intended to create both durability and visual harmony with Hyderabad’s surrounding civic structures built in the early 20th century. | |||
[[File:Mozamjahi Market, Nampally, Hyderabad.jpg|thumb|Moazzam Jahi Market Dome]] | |||
The market exemplifies the “CIB” or “Osmanian” architectural style, a distinctive idiom developed by the City Improvement Board (CIB) during the reign of [[Mir Osman Ali Khan]]. This style sought to project a sense of modernity and secularism while drawing inspiration from earlier regional forms, including [[Kakatiya dynasty|Kakatiya]] temple architecture, [[Qutb Shahi architecture|Qutb Shahi]] arches and domes, Mughal decorative motifs, and [[Asaf Jahi dynasty|Asaf Jahi]] proportions. The result is a blend of [[Indo-Islamic architecture|Indo-Islamic]] and local Deccani influences expressed through robust stonework and balanced symmetry, making the market one of the finest surviving examples of Osmanian civic architecture in Hyderabad.<ref name=":1" /> | |||
==See also== | ==See also== | ||
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| General information | |
| Architectural style | CIB/Osmanian |
| Town or city | Hyderabad |
| Country | India |
| Coordinates | 17°23′04″N 78°28′30″E / 17.384500°N 78.475052°E |
| Named for | Moazzam Jah |
| Construction started | 1933 |
| Completed | 1935 |
| Cost | 4 lakh rupees[1] |
| Technical details | |
| Material | Granite |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect | City Improvement Board |
Moazzam Jahi Market is a historic market in Hyderabad, Telangana, India. Built in the twentieth century, it is located at the crossroads of Jam Bagh, Begum Bazaar, and Station Road.[1]
History[edit | edit source]
The Moazzam Jahi market was constructed in the period 1933-1935,[1] during the reign of Mir Osman Ali Khan. It was conceived and implemented by the City Improvement Board (CIB), which was founded in 1912 by Osman Ali Khan for the development of Hyderabad. This was one of several projects undertaken by the Board as part of an urban renewal.[2] The market was named after prince Moazzam Jah, second son of Osman Ali Khan and president of the CIB.[3] The intention behind the market was to provide a commercial space in the area between Hyderabad Railway Station and the Residency.[4] At the time, the primary market of Hyderabad was still Mir Alam Mandi, located in an older, more congested part of the city.[3]
The building was intended to function as a fruit market, but in practice sold a variety of other produce and goods as well. In the 1980s, the building's fruit market was shifted to the Kothapet fruit market.[3][5]
Modern era[edit | edit source]
In recent years, Moazzam Jahi Market underwent an extensive heritage restoration to revive its original architectural character. The triangular granite structure, constructed between 1933 and 1935 and spread over 1.77 acres, had suffered from deterioration due to water seepage, rusted beams, and encroachments.[6]
The restoration work, undertaken by the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) in coordination with the Municipal Administration & Urban Development Department, Telangana (MA&UD) and conservation architects, included replacement of damaged iron beams, removal of non-original paint layers to expose the granite façade, repairs to the clock tower and finials, and installation of storm-water drainage to prevent flooding.
A new flag-post was erected in the central courtyard of the market as part of the restoration, adding a visible symbol of civic pride.
Following the restoration, the market was formally reopened to the public on 15 August 2020.
Since reopening, the market again houses its well-known handmade ice-cream shops — Famous Ice Cream, Gafoor, and Bilal — and continues to function as a retail hub for fruits, vegetables, groceries and local produce.
The flag-post, with the national tricolour hoisted on a tall pole, is now a focal point in the courtyard and contributes to the market’s role as both a commercial venue and a heritage public space. For example, a 100 ft-tall flag-pole was reported during celebrations.[7]
As part of its revival as a heritage precinct, the market has improved pedestrian access, heritage lighting and interpretation panels, and the state government envisions repurposing parts of the courtyard for cultural events, heritage walks and tourism-oriented activities.
Although the market’s primary role evolved over time (for example, the flower market that was once part of it moved elsewhere in 2009), the renewed focus on heritage, public amenity and visual identity including the prominent flag-post underscores Moazzam Jahi Market’s continuing significance in Hyderabad’s urban fabric.[8]
Architecture[edit | edit source]
The Moazzam Jahi Market is constructed primarily from locally quarried granite and arranged around a triangular layout with a central courtyard. Its design features arched corridors, colonnaded verandahs, and a large central dome that dominates the skyline. The building’s stone masonry and restrained ornamentation were intended to create both durability and visual harmony with Hyderabad’s surrounding civic structures built in the early 20th century.
The market exemplifies the “CIB” or “Osmanian” architectural style, a distinctive idiom developed by the City Improvement Board (CIB) during the reign of Mir Osman Ali Khan. This style sought to project a sense of modernity and secularism while drawing inspiration from earlier regional forms, including Kakatiya temple architecture, Qutb Shahi arches and domes, Mughal decorative motifs, and Asaf Jahi proportions. The result is a blend of Indo-Islamic and local Deccani influences expressed through robust stonework and balanced symmetry, making the market one of the finest surviving examples of Osmanian civic architecture in Hyderabad.[2]
See also[edit | edit source]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Khalidi, Omar (2008). A guide to architecture in Hyderabad, Deccan, India. Aga Khan Program for Islamic Architecture, MIT Libraries. p. 257. OCLC 233637198.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Naik, Anuradha S. (1 May 2018), "Back into the future: The city improvement board of Hyderabad", Cities’ Identity Through Architecture and Arts, London: Routledge, pp. 221–228, doi:10.1201/9781315166551-21, ISBN 978-1-315-16655-1
{{citation}}: CS1 maint: work parameter with ISBN (link) - ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 Sohoni, Pushkar (2022). Taming the Oriental bazaar : architecture of the market-halls of colonial India. Abingdon, Oxon. pp. 22–23. ISBN 978-1-000-78917-1. OCLC 1368338052.
{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: location missing publisher (link) - ↑ Beverley, Eric Lewis (1 September 2013). "Urbanist Expansions: Planner-Technocrats, Patrimonial Ethics and State Development in Hyderabad". South Asia: Journal of South Asian Studies. 36 (3): 388–389. doi:10.1080/00856401.2013.821050. ISSN 0085-6401. S2CID 143797312.
- ↑ Jain, Rupam (15 December 2011). "Moazzam Jahi market is not just a bazaar - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 28 January 2019.
- ↑ "Moazzam Jahi market gets its glory back, to open today". The Times of India. 15 August 2020. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 3 November 2025.
- ↑ Adnan, Minhaj (27 January 2020). "Tricolour hoisted on 100-feet-tall pole in Moazzam Jahi market". The Siasat Daily – Archive. Retrieved 3 November 2025.
- ↑ International Business Times https://www.ibtimes.co.in/hyderabad-moazzam-jahi-market-new-avatar-unveiling-independence-day-826398?.
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